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by KJ Miller
What happens when a rabid Beyoncé fan discovers she (gasp) also loves Taylor Swift? Her world is turned upside down, and Queen Things is born. Queen Things finds KJ Miller — Creator, Entrepreneur, Professor — doing what some on TikTok have called “the Lord’s work”: disrupting the narrative that powerful women must be in competition with one another and instead highlighting how we support and propel ourselves and each other. Join KJ as she dives into inspiring and hilarious stories that prove one thing: when one of us shines, we all shine brighter.
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- 5 days ago53 min
Ed Sheeran's Tour Implodes + Taylor's Emmys Easter Eggs + Sydney Sweeney's Ad Backlash
Ed Sheeran's tour is in chaos after dropping Macklemore, and I've got real problems with the statement he put out. Then: Taylor's Emmys sketch with Mariska Hargitay had Swifties convinced they'd cracked a code, Sydney Sweeney's new ad backlash, Jasmine Crockett's controversial call to honor Chris Brown, and a white news poll I need your take on. Let's get into it.Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspodhttps://queenthings.substack.com/Join the conversation:TikTok -@queenthingspod, @iam_kjmillerYouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmillerIG:@kjmillerGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/200570826-kj-millerReferences:Something We Said, by Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor:https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Something-We-Said/Elizabeth-Stordeur-Pryor/9781982154509Carrie Soto Is Back, by Taylor Jenkins Reid:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/646857/carrie-soto-is-back-by-taylor-jenkins-reid/Strangers, by Belle Burden:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/760850/strangers-by-belle-burden/Fruit Fly, by Josh Silver:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/826827/fruit-fly-by-josh-silver/Love You More, by Emily Giffin:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/723827/love-you-more-by-emily-giffin/Sydney Sweeny’s Novig ad:https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/sep/14/ariarne-titmus-comments-sydney-sweeney-sexualising-womens-sportMacklemore’s Statement:https://www.instagram.com/p/DdRdsy0m2HK/?hl=enNPR Article on Ed Sheeran’s Tour:https://www.npr.org/2026/09/16/g-s1-143549/ed-sheeran-tour-troubleEd Sheeran’s Statement:https://www.instagram.com/p/DdT-6KGAtuI/?img_index=1Jasmine Crockett Enters Chris Brown’s Music into Congressional Record:https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/chris-brown-backlash-jasmine-crockett-honor-response-1236341107/Taylor Swift Emmy’s Sketch:https://people.com/taylor-swift-makes-surprise-appearance-at-2026-emmy-awards-12121529Taylor Easter Eggs:https://www.tiktok.com/@almost50swifty/photo/7685772158492085534?_r=1&_t=ZT-99mVTx9eaNxMeredith Masony’s TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@thats_inappropriate/video/7684044100189965599?_r=1&_t=ZT-99mVa2LOWmUTaylor Jenkins Reid:https://taylorjenkinsreid.com/Emily Giffin:https://www.emilygiffin.com/John of John, by Douglas Stuart:https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/John-of-John-(Oprahs-Book-Club)/Douglas-Stuart/9781668173732?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=24236596044&gbraid=0AAAAADv-uEmNU4vQRfzvLdCm7FxKbKBRi&gclid=CjwKCAjw_KjVBhAHEiwAnC0N9F1QUDBors9EQSYTytmVPA4jaMUnvQ_RJ_rTL5PK88TZE4K3G1fkwRoCIfUQAvD_BwE
- 1 weeks ago48 min
The P!nk Backlash + Alix vs. Alex + North West’s a Headliner
P!nk is the latest artist doubling down on a bad take, and I'm getting all the way into my thoughts on it. Then: the real story behind Alix Earle and Alex Cooper's beef, now that Earle's finally addressed it on her Netflix show, plus who I think is winning the fight. And a little on North West headlining her own concert at 13. Let's get into it.Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspodhttps://queenthings.substack.com/Join the conversation:TikTok -@queenthingspod, @iam_kjmillerYouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmillerIG:@kjmillerGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/200570826-kj-millerReferences:My Episode on Lemme Fix It!:https://youtu.be/QH2EPEg9XyQ?si=QV0gzqJuyr5CTeH3Taipei Story, by R.F. Kuang:https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/taipei-storyI Hate It Here, by Taylor Swift:https://open.spotify.com/track/3hlGuz3loYoLfI3bpwieWq?si=834427d2ec0c4974Macklemore’s comments on Ed Sheeran’s Tour:https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq5x3vjq06qoP!nk’s response and backlash:https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/pink-responds-backlash-over-post-135443983.htmlEarle Meets World:https://www.netflix.com/title/82085057My take on the latest Earle/Cooper beef:https://www.tiktok.com/@iam_kjmiller/video/7681789062889393422North West’s Solo Show in Chicago:https://www.xxlmag.com/north-west-debut-solo-show-chicago/https://www.theclassicrockstation.com/2026/09/08/north-west-performs-first-solo-live-show-at-the-vic-theatre-following-canceled-tour/Piercing On My Hand, by North West:https://youtu.be/gIJSjrpM32s?si=RElsiwRAQDRuNzVHGood People, by Patmeena Sabit:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/777077/good-people-by-patmeena-sabit/The Revelation of Dionne Daphne, by Mara Brock Akil:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/713565/the-revelation-of-dionne-daphne-by-mara-brock-akil/The Vanishing Half, by Brit Bennett:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/576782/the-vanishing-half-by-brit-bennett/The Bright Years, by Sarah Damoff:https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Bright-Years/Sarah-Damoff/9781668061459Fruit Fly, by Josh Silver:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/826827/fruit-fly-by-josh-silver/
- 2 weeks ago50 min
Taylor's "Travis Effect" + Daisy Chain + Cardi vs. Samyra
Y'all had a lot to say about whether it's really Travis Kelce who's made Taylor more open — so I'm getting into it, plus why I don't think it's that simple. Then: how Olivia Rodrigo pulled off another masterpiece with Daisy Chain Fields, and Cardi B and Samyra's Old Navy round two, including who I think has the range to actually weigh in. Let's get into it.Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspodhttps://queenthings.substack.com/Join the conversation:TikTok -@queenthingspod, @iam_kjmillerYouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmillerIG:@kjmillerGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/200570826-kj-millerReferences:Daisy Chain Fields Festival:https://www.daisychainfields.com/Kelly Clarkson’s Final Show:https://deadline.com/2026/08/kelly-clarkson-goodbye-daytime-talk-show-tears-final-words-1237063591/Golden on Kellyoke:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=py_P2TI-gNgCardi B and Samyra:https://www.teenvogue.com/story/heres-why-cardi-bs-joke-about-her-3x-merch-isnt-funnyhttps://www.tiktok.com/@girlsfighting6/video/7680350974740794654?_r=1&_t=ZT-99N4FVB2lqvKeke Palmer on Raven-Symoné:https://www.tiktok.com/@5ivelive_/video/7679578708977405214?q=sivelive_%20raven&t=1788362546241A.J. Alford Books on Reading Black Authors:https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_alfordwrites/video/7678474602699443486My take on her take:https://www.tiktok.com/@iam_kjmiller/video/7679988438443101453?lang=enWe Don’t Talk About Carol, by Kristen L. Berry:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/771526/we-dont-talk-about-carol-by-kristen-l-berry/The True Love Experiment, by Christina Lauren:https://christinalaurenbooks.com/books/the-true-love-experiment/Dolly All The Time, by Annabel Monaghan:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/769965/dolly-all-the-time-a-gma-book-club-pick-by-annabel-monaghan/I, Medusa, by Ayana Gray:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/762979/i-medusa-by-ayana-gray/My August 5 star book recap:https://www.tiktok.com/@iam_kjmiller/video/7680358159424310542
- 3 weeks ago45 min
Taylor's Still a Menace + The Worst Week in Brand Marketing + Dolly Parton's Legacy
Taylor's Grammy performance and hour-long interview had me completely gagged — the mashup, the vocals, the way she addressed the Showgirl backlash without ever naming it. I'm breaking it all down. This episode is also a chance to talk about what Dolly Parton's legacy has meant to my family, beyond the music. Plus some thoughts on a rough week in brand marketing and the news on Harry and Meghan. Let's get into it.Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspodhttps://queenthings.substack.com/Join the conversation:TikTok -@queenthingspod, @iam_kjmillerYouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmillerIG:@kjmillerGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/200570826-kj-millerReferences:Good Grief, by Sara Bareilles:https://sarabareilles.lnk.to/GoodGriefTaylor Swift - The Icon Sessions at the Grammy Museum:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9jaJtmraXAhttps://www.youtube.com/live/VJ0LV0T8C1ERemembering Dolly Parton:https://apnews.com/live/dolly-parton-8-25-2026Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library:https://imaginationlibrary.com/Tarte Cosmetics Contour Stick Controversy:https://www.thecut.com/article/everything-we-know-about-tarte-cosmetics-snatch-stick-drama.htmlhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thetopnotes/video/7670711267228699917?_r=1&_t=ZT-99D5Bpkv38Phttps://www.tiktok.com/@beautymavenraven/video/7675811231277600030?_r=1&_t=ZP-99D5hDnxBTLCalloway and Good Good:https://www.wsj.com/cmo-today/good-good-golf-and-callaway-apologize-for-scary-ad-826702baLovesac:https://cafemom.com/news/deric-cahill-lovesac-couch-ceo-response-tiktokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@boldfam/video/7675106751867276557?_r=1&_t=ZP-99D1q1YQUznHarry and Meghan moving back to the UK:https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czrzm6p6zxeoAll Fours:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/639464/all-fours-by-miranda-july/Dolly All The Time:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/769965/dolly-all-the-time-a-gma-book-club-pick-by-annabel-monaghan/Sky Full of Elephants:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/769965/dolly-all-the-time-a-gma-book-club-pick-by-annabel-monaghan/
- Aug 20, 202641 min
Drew Afualo Can't Stop Digging + Bethenny’s $42 bagel + Stephen A.'s Thumbs Down
Drew Afualo's damage control is making things worse, not better — I'm breaking down where it went wrong. Then: Bethenny Frankel's $42 bagel and what it says about diet culture's rebrand, the BookTok drama I accidentally started this week, and why the NABJ gave Stephen A. Smith a thumbs down award. Let's get into it.Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspodhttps://queenthings.substack.com/Join the conversation:TikTok -@queenthingspod, @iam_kjmillerYouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmillerIG:@kjmillerGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/200570826-kj-millerReferences:Lemme Fix It! Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@FixItpodThe Kara Goldin Show:https://karagoldin.com/podcast/Drew Afualo and ER Fightmaster:https://www.them.us/entertainment/celebrity/controversy-drew-afualo-er-fightmasterBethenny Frankel’s Cafe in the Hamptons:https://www.fastcompany.com/91591361/bethenny-frankel-supermodel-cafe-response-skinny-culture-backMy TikTok on BookTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@iam_kjmiller/video/7675084494814153997?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7626447009641842206Authors of Color I’d recommend:Kennedy Ryan:https://kennedyryanwrites.com/Tia Williams:https://www.tiawilliamswrites.com/Ashton Lattimore:https://www.ashtonlattimore.com/S.A. Cosby:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S._A._CosbyTayari Jones:https://www.tayarijones.com/Addie E. Citchens:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Addie_E._CitchensAbby Jimenez:https://www.authorabbyjimenez.com/R.F. Kuang:https://www.rfkuang.com/Elaine Chou:https://www.elainehsiehchou.com/NABJ Gives Stephen A. Smith Thumbs Down:https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2026-08-16/stephen-a-smith-lashes-out-after-receiving-nabj-thumbs-down-awardWhat I’m Reading:The Great Alone, by Kristin Hannah:https://kristinhannah.com/books/the-great-alone/Dominion, by Addie E. Citchens:https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374609337/dominion/The True Love Experiment, by Christina Lauren:https://christinalaurenbooks.com/books/the-true-love-experiment/
- Aug 13, 202644 min
Taylor Isn’t An Activist + What’s Going On With Influencers?
Taylor Swift just quietly pulled her music off Trump's TikToks — the internet ran wild with a theory I had to fact-check myself. Then: Jools LeBron's GoFundMe, a Nantucket shop's "No Influencers" sign, and the debate nobody expected to get this heated. Let's get into it.Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspodhttps://queenthings.substack.com/Join the conversation:TikTok -@queenthingspod, @iam_kjmillerYouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmillerIG:@kjmillerGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/200570826-kj-millerReferences:My TikTok on Ariana stepping back from visibility:https://www.tiktok.com/@iam_kjmiller/video/7670890040473439502?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7626447009641842206Taylor takes her music off Trump posts:https://www.vanityfair.com/story/taylor-swift-donald-trump-music-posts-tiktokhttps://edition.cnn.com/2026/08/10/politics/taylor-swift-trump-musicJools Lebron steps away from TikTok:https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/08/12/jools-lebron-very-demure-tiktok-fundraiser-teeth/No Influencers Sign in Nantucket Store:https://www.today.com/popculture/nantucket-no-influencers-sign-controversy-explained-rcna590203https://www.thecut.com/article/nantucket-locals-vs-influencers-paige-lorenze-dairy-boy.htmlTomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/690750/tomorrow-and-tomorrow-and-tomorrow-by-gabrielle-zevin/
- Aug 6, 202648 min
Leave Ariana Alone + Hank Green's AI Confession + BTS Snubs the Grammys
This week we’re diving into Ariana Grande’s step back from visibility — her statement, the scrutiny, and why the reaction has me feeling icky. Also, Hank Green just admitted he's over-relying on AI and BTS pulled out of the Grammys over the new "Asian pop" category - lots of thoughts on both! Let’s get into it.Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspodhttps://queenthings.substack.com/Join the conversation:TikTok -@queenthingspod, @iam_kjmillerYouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmillerIG:@kjmillerGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/200570826-kj-millerReferences:Ariana Grande Taking a Step Back from Visibility:https://people.com/ariana-grande-taking-step-back-after-tour-amid-public-health-scrutiny-rep-exclusive-12032395Ariana discussing the decision at her show in Chicago:https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/aug/04/ariana-grande-decision-to-step-back-from-visibility-chicago-petalhttps://youtu.be/mkxz8zctZOs?si=71Yz6ls_qSnkh5vhHank Green’s AI Controversy:https://www.vulture.com/article/hank-green-chatgpt-ai-controversy-explainer.htmlBTS and the Grammys:https://www.headlinerhub.com/bts-opts-out-of-grammys-following-new-asian-pop-category.htmlLove by the Book, by Jessica George:https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250282545/lovebythebook/Yours Truly, by Abby Jimenez:https://www.authorabbyjimenez.com/yourstrulybookKin, by Tayari Jones:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/635411/kin-oprahs-book-club-by-tayari-jones/
- Jul 30, 202649 min
Don’t Sleep on Taylor's Vocals + Anne Hathaway Is an Ally + Gen Z’s Loser Boyfriends
This week, I'm breaking down exactly why Taylor’s a far better singer than she gets credit for. Plus, Anne Hathaway is an ally and she's not being quiet about it — her HRC speech has me feeling a way. And that Cut article on Gen Z women financing their loser boyfriends' entire lives? We need to talk about it. Plus a quick check-in on your World Cup halftime show comments and where things stand with Jen Hamilton.Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspodhttps://queenthings.substack.com/Join the conversation:TikTok -@queenthingspod, @iam_kjmillerYouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmillerIG:@kjmillerGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/200570826-kj-millerReferences:My take on the World Cup Halftime Show:https://www.tiktok.com/@iam_kjmiller/video/7665729153613843726Anne Hathaway at the HRC:https://www.tiktok.com/@nowthisimpact/video/7667292202774695181?_r=1&_t=ZT-98RFKHIYzVdTaylor’s Vocals:https://www.tiktok.com/@iam_kjmiller/video/7666631252493061390Jen Hamilton:https://www.tiktok.com/@_jen_hamilton_?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcChelsea Fagan’s take on ageism:https://www.tiktok.com/@faganchelsea/video/7667893903130938646?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7626447009641842206The Cut Article “Call Her Mommy”:https://www.thecut.com/article/young-women-earning-more-money-boyfriends.htmlYesteryear, by Caro Claire Burke:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/780686/yesteryear-a-gma-book-club-pick-by-caro-claire-burke/Runner, by Ashton Lattimore:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/773544/runner-by-ashton-lattimore/
About Queen Things
What happens when a rabid Beyoncé fan discovers she (gasp) also loves Taylor Swift? Her world is turned upside down, and Queen Things is born. Queen Things finds KJ Miller — Creator, Entrepreneur, Professor — doing what some on TikTok have called “the Lord’s work”: disrupting the narrative that powerful women must be in competition with one another and instead highlighting how we support and propel ourselves and each other. Join KJ as she dives into inspiring and hilarious stories that prove one thing: when one of us shines, we all shine brighter.
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